Empowering Digital Talent: Strategies for Developing Successful Technology Professionals

Today, digital specialists are the most in-demand professionals, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming years. Latin America and the Caribbean will need 2.5 million additional ICT-related professionals by the year 2026, according to IDC data. Many companies recognize that the challenge lies in incorporating talent in an agile manner, with knowledge and attitudes that result in adequate cultural and professional harmony, ensuring the continuity necessary to carry out digital initiatives within the established time and budget.

The market demands digital profiles, which triggers competitiveness between companies to attract and retain the best professionals. However, the rush to hire can result in mismatches in terms of knowledge, attitudes and cultural adaptation, leading to high turnover, backlogged products, poor team environment, low product quality and high costs associated with filling these vacancies and managing unforeseen events.

Numerous public and private initiatives are developing different programs to prepare and incorporate new digital professionals into the labor market. There are scholarships, programs and online training platforms, as well as a diverse ecosystem of bootcamps that attract young and not so young talents who see technology as a promising path to greater social mobility. To date, in Chile alone, there are more than 6000 graduates of these programs, new candidates for digital talent with more than 9 areas of specialization. More information here.

However, the reality is that once the initial training process (Entry Level) is completed, many of these graduates will have difficulty obtaining employment because they do not meet the minimum requirements, such as experience, mastery of technologies, technical or university training, and knowledge of methodology to be able to function efficiently within a demanding work team.

Therefore, it is essential that companies focus their efforts on effective strategies for attracting, continuous development and retaining talent, starting with a successful selection and hiring process, and supplementing it with a development and support plan that allows professionals to grow.

A new opportunity appears for digital professionals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), seeking to automate a large part of the tasks currently performed by IT professionals. New job opportunities will open up in areas such as data science, machine learning and AI development. These roles require specialized knowledge and skills that AI cannot easily automate, providing new opportunities for talent. At Kranio, we understand the importance of being at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are in a constant process of adaptation and training to form professional profiles that meet this growing demand.

The Way of a Kranio

The proposal at Kranio begins with the identification of talents that align with the culture and values of our company. We focus on evaluating the candidate's learning capacity and adaptability, as well as their passion and interest in the technological disciplines that are part of our core work.

The specialties we work with include:

• FrontEnd dev: For developers who work on the user interface and experience, mastering languages such as JavaScript, CSS and HTML, and frameworks such as React or Angular.

• Dev BackEnd: For those developers who work with business logic, database and application performance, using languages such as Java, Python or Node.js.

• Dev FullStack: For versatile developers who can work on both the front-end and the back-end.

• Data Engineer: For specialists in data collection, transformation and storage, working with database systems and ETL tools.

• DataOps Engineer: For those who specialize in the automation and optimization of data management.

• DevOps Engineer: For professionals who work on improving collaboration between development and operations, automating the software delivery process.

• Cloud Data Architect: For experts in designing and implementing cloud data storage solutions.

• Tech Lead: For technical leaders who oversee software development projects.

• Solution Architect: For solution architects who design the technical solutions that best meet business needs.
  

• Prompt Engineer: For engineers focused on optimizing the response of software applications in the field of artificial intelligence.

Once we detect potential in a candidate, they enter into a coordinated and automated interview process. The new Kranio/Krainee, after going through an induction process, are assigned a work team and a technical leader, who will be responsible for guiding their development and maximizing their capabilities within the organization.

The path of a Kranio is a journey of growth and constant learning, where the development of both technical and soft skills is sought, in order to train comprehensive and highly competent digital professionals.

Kranio Professional (TalentOps)

At Kranio, performance management is an ongoing process that involves a series of activities designed to improve the skills, competencies and overall performance of our professionals. This process is linked to our SkillTree platform, which acts as a dynamic and updated competency map for each professional.

To begin with, each Kranio professional undergoes an initial evaluation where we identify their current abilities, strengths, areas for improvement and professional goals. This collaborative process is carried out with the help of the Performance Management team, the professional's technical leader and the professional himself.

SkillTree

Based on this evaluation, we developed a personalized development plan that is visualized in our SkillTree.

This map represents the skills required for each of our specialization plans, and is dynamically updated as the professional grows and develops in their role. The plans are standard for the professional profiles we have, but they are also customized according to specific market requirements.

Every professional has the opportunity to participate in mentoring and coaching programs with technical leaders or more experienced colleagues, allowing for the development of practical skills and a deeper understanding of the path chosen in the SkillTree.

We use the SaaS platform, “TalentOps”, to track and manage the Performance Management process. This platform provides a clear, up-to-date view of each professional's progress on their SkillTree, helps identify any skill gaps that may arise, and serves as a channel for ongoing feedback.

The Performance Management approach not only benefits the organization by ensuring that we have a high-performance team, but it also provides significant benefits for our professionals. It helps them to clearly understand what is expected of them, to receive constant feedback to improve and grow, and to visualize their professional development path through their personalized SkillTree. This contributes to greater motivation and job satisfaction, as professionals can see their progress and how their work contributes to the success of the organization.

If you're looking for ways to empower your team's talent and improve their performance, Kranio is the partner you need. An innovative approach to performance management, combined with the strategic use of technology, can keep your team always one step ahead in this competitive digital environment.

Discover how effective digital talent management will boost your business growth. Ensure your team's success in the digital future with the help of a dedicated and experienced partner.

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At Kranio, we have experts in developing technological professionals through personalized strategies that include growth plans, mentoring and participation in real projects. Contact us and discover how we can help you form highly competent and adaptable technological teams.